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Prostate Cancer Essentials: Part 1 – Introduction to Prostate Cancer

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Learning time: 

30 Minutes

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Topic:

Awareness
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Area of Practice:

Primary Care & Secondary Care
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Recommended for:

All Health Professionals
A course providing an introduction to the prostate and prostate cancer covering all of the essential information for healthcare professionals who have taken on a role supporting people affected by cancer.

Learning Objectives

When you have completed this course, you will be able to:

  • Explain the anatomy and function of the prostate gland
  • Discuss benign conditions of the prostate gland
  • Identify key prostate cancer statistics
  • Evaluate risk factors for prostate cancer
Course Author
CatherineHolborn|Senior Lecturer in Radiotherapy & Oncology at Sheffield Hallam University and Training & Education Lead Advanced Wellbeing Research Centre (AWRC)

REVIEW DATE

Course reviewed:

16/09/2024

Due to be reviewed:

16/09/2026

Recommended learning and resources

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National Prostate Cancer Audit: State of the Nation Report 2024

This report shows that Black men have higher rates of stage 3 and stage 4 prostate cancer diagnosis compared to white men, and Black men in their 60s who get a later diagnosis are also less likely to get NICE-approved treatment on the NHS.

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